Red Rock
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16079300
Invasive Species Alert
Red Rock has confirmed populations of:
- spiny waterflea
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Red Rock. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Deep gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.11 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Misc. fish | 2.8 | — | — | 33 |
| 1972-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.7 | 0.16 lb | 5 |
RBS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Small-mesh gill nets | 15.5 | — | 0.05 lb | 31 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Shallow gill nets | 5.0 | — | 2.92 lb | 25 |
| 1998-07-06 | Deep gill nets | 0.5 | — | 3.76 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 2.21 lb | 13 |
| 1972-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 1.82 lb | 22 |
| 2023-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 4.4 | — | 2.53 lb | 22 |
| 1987-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.4 | 3.25 lb | 4 |
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Deep gill nets | 1.3 | — | 4.48 lb | 5 |
| 1998-07-06 | Small-mesh gill nets | 27.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 54 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 5.17 lb | 6 |
| 1972-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 1.91 lb | 25 |
| 2023-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 0.4 | — | 3.53 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 0.5 | — | 4.81 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.6 – 15.5 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Small-mesh gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Shallow gill nets | 0.6 | — | 2.07 lb | 3 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 6.25 lb | 1 |
| 1972-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 2.45 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 0.6 | — | 3.32 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 5.3 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Deep gill nets | 1.5 | — | 1.15 lb | 6 |
| 1972-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
| 2023-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.74 lb | 1 |
| 2023-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 0.7 | — | 1.15 lb | 4 |
| 1987-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Deep gill nets | 11.3 | — | 0.79 lb | 45 |
| 1998-07-06 | Small-mesh gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 1.58 lb | 42 |
| 2023-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 1.2 | — | 1.33 lb | 6 |
| 2023-07-10 | Deep gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.80 lb | 19 |
| 1987-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (normal) | 3.2 – 20.2 | 1.00 lb | 53 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Shallow gill nets | 2.4 | — | 1.34 lb | 12 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.50 lb | 6 |
| 1972-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 1.29 lb | 64 |
| 2023-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 2.2 | — | 2.07 lb | 11 |
| 1987-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.2 – 5.2 | 3.29 lb | 7 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 1.46 lb | 4 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.25 lb | 3 |
| 2023-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 1.2 | — | 1.91 lb | 6 |
| 1987-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 2.40 lb | 5 |
SCU
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Small-mesh gill nets | 0.5 | — | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-10 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Red Rock. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Red Rock
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- GPS: 48.1591°N, 90.9786°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.